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Política Nacional de Salud Mental - National Mental Health Policy

Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social- Ministry of Health and Social Protection The Government of Colombia Country Resources Mental Health Policies Colombia 15 November 2018 Policy document

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La Política Nacional de Salud Mental busca posicionar la salud mental como agenda
prioritaria para el país. Recomienda según diferentes leyes:
,,1. Orientar programas de promoción que fortalezcan las habilidades psicosociales
individuales y colectivas, la cohesión social y gestionen entornos saludables, resilientes y protectores.
2. Orientar programas de prevención que articulen los sistemas y servicios de salud
mental con los dispositivos de base comunitaria.
3. Fortalecer la respuesta de los servicios de salud con enfoque de atención primaria
en salud.
4. Promover la rehabilitación basada en comunidad y la inclusión social.....”

The National Mental Health Policy seeks to give priority to mental health in Colombia. It recommends in accordance with different laws:
,,1. Direct promotion programs that strengthen individual and collective psychosocial skills, etc.
2. Direct prevention programs that coordinate health systems and mental health services with community-based measures.
3. Strengthen the response of health services with a primary health care approach.
4. Promote community-based rehabilitation and social inclusion....."

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